I went from an ARC VT130 to a BAT VK75SE. I later modded the BAT with V-Caps and a few other minor changes that significantly improved resolution, neutrality, dynamics, bass extension & control-- IMO putting the amp at par with a top OTL. There is no area of this modded amp that is not way over the top of the ARC VT series. The 75SE can be converted to a monoblock if desired. The amp has been in production for quite awhile, but with a lite rework it's pretty astonishing. And used examples are available below $5K.
I share Tvad's positive opinion of the Spletz autoformers. In my second system they do a nice job of marrying a 3wpc SET to Wilson Watt/Puppy-- a very difficult load. In the some configurations they can make a mid-powered tube amp sound like big monoblocks.
I share Tvad's positive opinion of the Spletz autoformers. In my second system they do a nice job of marrying a 3wpc SET to Wilson Watt/Puppy-- a very difficult load. In the some configurations they can make a mid-powered tube amp sound like big monoblocks.